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One of the district’s newest ‘recruits’ comes from the United States Air Force. For the last 13 years, Craig Matta performed with the Band of the Liberty, Band of the Pacific, and most recently, the Band of the West here in San Antonio. He is now serving as the new music teacher at Adams Hill Elementary School.

NORTHSIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 1.30 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCEAND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $0.00.

“It is proven that when schools and families work together to support learning, children do better in school, stay in school, and like school more,” says Katie Reed, Board President. “There are many ways that you can encourage and support your child in school and this video highlights some of those ways.”

Last night, Trustees discussed and took action on several items: named two elementary schools; received a boundary proposal for Fields ES that will relieve Krueger, Scarborough, and Henderson elementary schools; approved designs for eight additional elementary school security lobbies; and signed a Declaration of Respect.

Northside ISD, Bexar County’s “Destination” School District, offers a wide range of course offerings, variety of extracurricular activities, highly-rated experienced teachers, and additional services to help all students be successful.

Ross Middle School in Northside ISD, along with Congressman Joaquin Castro, State Senator Jose Menendez, and State Representative Justin Rodriguez, will hold the 11th annual Health and Community Resource Fair on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Now is the perfect time to empty medicine cabinets, bedside tables, and kitchen drawers of unwanted, unused, and expired prescription drugs as the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) holds its annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Sept. 26.

The Northside Education Foundation (NEF) ends its Annual Pledge Drive on Oct. 2 with some new exciting changes for the campaign. Anyone who donates $100 or more will join the Cornerstone Club and receive a Cornerstone Club plaque.

Celebrating its 20th year, the Northside Education Foundation (NEF) will recognize six outstanding NISD graduates as Pillars of Character at its annual gala. These six outstanding graduates include philanthropists, a military musician, a cutting-edge surgeon, multi-tasking physician, and a former intelligence officer.

The 2015-16 school year may be in full swing, but that hasn’t stopped students from reminiscing about their summer adventures. For some students that included a fun and active summer spent at Northside’s Learning Tree Summer Camp. Click here to learn more.

A sea of bright blue t-shirts filled the neighborhoods near Ross MS, and Esparza, Linton, Martin, Powell, and Villarreal elementary schools as 500 teachers took to the streets for the fourth annual Community Block Walk.

Construction Careers Academy finished its second year of student-built small homes. They ended the 2014-15 school year with a Parade of Homes that featured three shipping containers turned into homes. Click here to see the video highlights.

Around 105,000 students and 7,200 teachers headed back to the classroom when 117 schools opened their doors on Monday. Joining the District is Herbert G. Boldt Elementary School. Boldt is the 75th elementary school in NISD.

Last night, Trustees discussed and took action on several items: approved a $1.24 billion budget for 2015-2016, appointed members of the School Boundary Advisory Committee, approved members of the School Health Advisory Council, and approved facilities items and administrative appointments.

Before 105,000 students arrive for the first day of school on Aug. 24, a brigade of new teachers first have to be schooled. More than 800 new and new-to-Northside ISD teachers went “back-to-school” during New Teacher Academy, an intense three-day professional development designed to share the culture and the expectations of South Texas’ largest school district as well as learn about the dozens of resources and curriculum support specialists available to them.

For the seventh consecutive year, Northside ISD can claim a Region 20 Teacher of the Year. The 2016 Region 20 Elementary Teacher of the Year is Teresita Villa, a fourth grade teacher at Kuentz Elementary School.

For Jay Sumpter, Principal of the Jay Science and Engineering Academy, leading students down the path of innovation in STEM fields is reward enough. But, in front of several hundred of his peers at the annual Administrator Institute, Sumpter was named the recipient of the 2015 Ed Rawlinson Innovator of the Year award.

For students who have yet to have update their immunizations, University Health System will have its mobile clinic available at Gustafson Stadium, located at Loop 410 and Culebra. The "shots bus" will be there from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24 through Wednesday, Aug. 26. Parents should be aware that by waiting this late, students may miss the first day of school.

Last night, Trustees discussed and took action on several items: appointed several campus administrators, including new principals for Vale MS and Fernandez ES, and approved various facilities projects.

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